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Suggest Medication For Dementia
My wife (82) has dementia. It is progressing, and taking its toll on me as her caregiver as well. From the onset (when it was first recognized), what is the usual term of survival? I know you can t be specific, but I would find strength in know that there is an end out there somewhere.
Fri, 7 Oct 2016
Hi progressive dementia at the age of 82 yrs can be due to
Diffuse cerebral atrophy
Alzheimer disease
NPH.
You are advised to do Mri brain and consult neurologist.Thanks
Diffuse cerebral atrophy
Alzheimer disease
NPH.
You are advised to do Mri brain and consult neurologist.Thanks
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